The Toronto Blue Jays have bolstered their defense by acquiring second baseman Andres Gimenez from the Cleveland Guardians. The 26-year-old Venezuelan aims to improve his offensive performance after two years of declining numbers.

Gimenez, a former New York Mets player, had a standout season in 2022 but struggled offensively last year. He is working on refining his mechanics and approach to regain his hitting form. The Blue Jays also added reliever Nick Sandlin, enhancing their bullpen depth.